The Open Dictionary

comfort food

noun

UK/ˈkʌm.fət ˌfuːd/
US/ˈkʌm.fɚt ˌfuːd/

Definitions of comfort food noun

  1. CountableUncountable

    Food that provides a sense of emotional comfort or well-being, often associated with childhood or nostalgic memories. These are typically simple, familiar foods that are easy to prepare and consume.

    • A warm bowl of soup is my comfort food on a cold day.

    • I tend to reach for mac and cheese as a comfort food when I'm feeling stressed.

    • For many, the smell of baked cookies is a comfort food, bringing back warm childhood memories.